I know an 8ft ceiling is recommended, but the only place i have to put this is a 7ft ceiling. I am 5'6. How high off the ground is top pedal height?
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The pedals are slanted, but the highest portion is around 22" high. I don't think you would have a problem.
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I am 6ft and have mine in a room that is 7' 10" where my head is. There is a 4" space above my head. So a 7' ceiling maybe too low for you.
37843
That would be really tight for you. I'm 5'8" in bare feet and just measured it at the top height. It's right at 7 feet or maybe one inch less.
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I am 5'10 and my wife is 5'6 and we have it in our basement with a 7 ft ceiling height. I have to use it with my shoes off but my wife can do it with shoes. I will say this that if I get on my tip toes with it on the highest incline I whack my head pretty good. My hair will hit the ceiling on a regular basis on any setting. But like you I really didn't have any other options so I just deal with it. I lean forward a little when using it and haven't had a problem yet. I have been using it for about 3 weeks but I am careful to pay attention to not whacking my head.
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Hi Marie,My ceiling is 7'3" and I'm 5'9". With the incline at 100% My head clears by about 1 or 2 inches. If you don't use the incline at 100% you should be ok. It adds between 15 and 18 inches to your height.
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At it's fullest you will be standing on the top rung which is exactly 7' 7" from floor. So that plus your heighest reach. We have 12' ceilings and I'm only 5' tall and I can reach the ceiling. Love the fact that you can raise one side and not the other and get fright up close to the wall.
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I would say no, it will not work. The foot pedal at its highest point is almost 19 inches off the floor. Add a person 70 inches tall,, that equals 89 inches. If the ceiling is truly 7 feet/84 inches, then you need 5 more inches for clearance. Or you could lean forward a little, but probably not the best idea.
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This was posted on the Schwinn Website for the Schwinn 460. It was answered by one of their CS Reps. Q: I am 5'10". How high does my ceiling need to be to operate this unit? Asked on 2/7/2011 by Andy from MN Know the answer? Answer this question 1 answer CUSTOMER CARE A: The maximum height of the pedal is 22.5 inches from the floor, so you can add that to your height to determine your minimum ceiling height ---------------------- So the gentleman would need 92.5 inches = 7 feet 8 1/2 inches of ceiling height. That is pretty tall ceiling in a bedroom.
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Depends partly on how tall you are. :) Mine is in a room with 8' ceiling (96"). Pedals are 20" off the ground at peak of cycle. I'm 5'-11" (71") so my head at 91" is 5" clear of the plaster. I suggest you do your own arithmetic.
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I am surprised at how hard it is to get this type of info. Surely lots of people want to put these machines in their basements which might have relatively low ceilings. I got an answer from Vision Fitness that makes sense to me but you'll need to know the mid-height pedal measurement (average of lowest and highest measurements). Add the mid-height measurement to your height and add a few inches for a safety zone. You are never actually as high as the highest pedal position when you're working out, but you definitely go higher than the "step-up height." I am shocked that Schwinn could not help you with this. I am surprised at how hard it is to get this type of info. Surely lots of people want to put these machines in their basements which might have relatively low ceilings. I got an answer from Vision Fitness that makes sense to me but you'll need to know the mid-height pedal measurement (average of lowest and highest measurements). Add the mid-height measurement to your height and add a few inches for a safety zone. You are never actually as high as the highest pedal position when you're working out, but you definitely go higher than the "step-up height." I am... » Read More I am surprised at how hard it is to get this type of info. Surely lots of people want to put these machines in their basements which might have relatively low ceilings. I got an answer from Vision Fitness that makes sense to me but you'll need to know the mid-height pedal measurement (average of lowest and highest measurements). Add the mid-height measurement to your height and add a few inches for a safety zone. You are never actually as high as the highest pedal position when you're working out, but you definitely go higher than the "step-up height." I am shocked that Schwinn could not help you with this. « Show Less
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The pedals are adjustable. At the lowest setting, the higher pedal is 15" from the floor. I'm 5'6" and have 7" ceilings, and this works perfectly for me. I hope it works for you too!
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I am 5'10"; the distance from the floor to the top of my knee is 22" (while wearing an athletic shoe). When I pedal, the top of my knee is around 27-28" high.You can place the deskcycle further ahead under your desk to be sure your knees will not hit. I think you should measure from the floor to the top of your kneeto see if the top of your knee is not much more than 22". This is a sturdy piece of equipment. I've been using this equipment almost daily since the end of March. Hope this info helps.
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At the top of the stroke your heel is about 20" above the ground. Your foot will be slanted forward and your knee slightly bent. If you've got 8 ft ceilings you could probably be about 6'5" and still be good to go.
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10.5" to the top of the pedal, about 13" if you're using the foot loop (which should account for the height of your foot even if you're not using the loop)
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I am 6'2 and just bought this bike. I have the seat post as far up as it will go and it is still too small for me. I mean, I can still ride it but my legs are not close to the correct angle when pedaling. I think it would be too small for anyone 6' or taller.
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If I understand the question, I measured 15 inches off floor to top pedal when at highest position.
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Max height doesn't matter; mid-range height does. In other words, you want to know the height of the pedals when they are equal. If you know this then add it to your height and that is how high your head will be at the highest point of your stride (which is when your feet are level). If your ceiling is lower than that number, then it will not work for you.
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My wife is 5' 4" tall and based on where I have the seat adjusted for her, I would say someone who's as short as 4' 6" could comfortably ride with the seat adjusted down to the lowest position. If your not counting on them to provide much pedal power they could probably be even shorter.
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The midpoint of the pedal at the highest level is 15 inches; added to your height if fully erect is 89 inches; ceiling is 92 inches...should work fine.
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I am about 5 feet and it works for me. You have to move the seat as close to the pedals as possible which makes getting to the tension knob a little inconvenient but its still fine.